One does not dare even to cough.

Hence the doctor's warning "hush!" But this morning the quiet was rudely broken.

Somewhere, just outside the open windows, sounded a laugh; a young, clear, unrestrained laugh, then the call of a sharp whistle, and next moment, through the doors not yet closed, hurtled something yellow and long-legged! With a joyous bark it rushed along the nearest aisle, across the front of the pulpit, down the other aisle and out at the door again.
The congregation was amazed and grieved.

Its serenity was shaken, even the minister seemed disturbed.

Some younger members of the choir giggled.